MacBook Neo
Apple's rumored low-cost MacBook for students and Chromebook competitors.
MacBook Neo is the rumored low-cost MacBook Apple is preparing to compete with Chromebooks in education and the $500-$800 Windows laptop tier. Expected to ship in late 2026, the Neo is a 12-inch MacBook with an A19 or A20 chip, 8GB of RAM, and a plastic-and-aluminum chassis. The price is the entire product: a real Mac that starts under $800.
Release window
October-November 2026 (back to school)
Expected price
Starting at $699-$799 (US)
What we know so far
| Chip | A19 (2nm) or A20 (2nm) |
| Display | 12" LCD, 60Hz, 500 nits |
| RAM | 8GB unified |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB SSD |
| Camera | 1080p FaceTime |
| Battery | Up to 14 hours |
| Weight | ~1.1 kg (2.4 lb) |
| Ports | 2x USB-C, headphone jack |
Rumors we're tracking
- Rumor: MacBook Neo confirmed for October 2026 launch, A19 chip in base modelStatus: credibleUpdated: June 26, 2026Credible